Hasn't been much update recently, as painters and plasterers have been backwards and forwards having each others fix and inspect so that they are happy with the quality of finish before the painter puts the finishing colour on the top. Nothing worse than having imperfections underneath which show through once paint has been applied, the even colour makes it easier for faults to standout. Today I discovered the ceiling has been painted. External painting has completed on the top level, so they have moved into the internal part of the house. Looks like they have sprayed. Not sure how many coats, but I'm sure I agreed to a 3 coat system, ie. undercoat and two top coats.